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Revision as of 22:14, 3 November 2016
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Warren Mendonsa |
| Born | 12 September 1979 Bombay, India |
| Genres | Blues Instrumental Guitar Rock Rock & Roll Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Songwriter Guitarist Sound Engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar Bass Guitar Fretless Bass Drum Programming Keyboards Software Synthesizers |
| Years active | since 1998 |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website | Official Website |
Blackstratblues is a solo project of Warren Mendonsa, who is a guitarist, composer and record producer. He is the nephew of Indian musician and celebrated Bollywood composer Loy Mendonsa of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy fame.[1]
Biography and playing history
Early Years: Late 1990s
After picking up the guitar at the age of 5, Mendonsa went on to play rhythm guitar in a few local bands with friends Siddharth Coutto (drums) and Girish 'Bobby' Talwar (rhythm guitar, bass). Sometime around 1997-98, they formed Zero, with Rajeev Talwar on vocals.
With Zero: 1998-2005
Over the years, Zero grew to enjoy nationwide popularity in India. With Warren, Zero released two albums and an EP - Albummed (1999), Hook EP (2002), & Procrastination (2005).
Besides his work in Zero, Warren Mendonsa recorded & released numerous instrumentals - the most popular works being Christmas in July, Spitleaf, & Evil- which enjoyed some fame on online music forums like Gigpad, & Harmony Central. He was also involved in many online collaborations with musicians - most notably Adam Martin, Ed DeGenaro and Zorran Mendonsa - which resulted in a few songs. In late 2004, Mendonsa moved to Auckland, New Zealand, thereby quitting Zero.
During this period, he was also a highly sought-after recording engineer and session guitarist in Bombay, having worked on various film soundtracks, advertising jingles, & other albums.
2005-2007
After moving to Auckland, Warren Mendonsa began to work on solo instrumental material. While visiting India, he reunited with Zero for a few gigs, most notably at the Great Indian Rock Festival 2006.
Nights in Shining Karma
Blackstratblues' debut album, Nights in Shining Karma was released on 18 April 2007 as a free digital-only download.
The album garnered significant appreciation and popularity on online music forums.[2][3][4]
In contrast to most instrumental guitar albums, Nights in Shining Karma travels effortlessly between melodic, ethereal and beautiful mood pieces and rocking, up-tempo numbers. Warren Mendonsa navigates through this varying musical landscape with a sure hand and impeccable musical instincts, creating an album both guitarists and casual listeners will find alternately touching, uplifting and energizing.
Eschewing the gymnastic stunts of many high profile solo guitar artists, Mendonsa's stunning technique weaves itself subtly into the musical tapestry of completely realised songs, rather than mere vehicles for a vulgar display of ability.
With golden tones and unassailable taste and touch, Mendonsa echoes Gilmour and Johnson without being derivative of either.
Nights in Shining Karma is surely the 'I'm here!' album from an emerging master.
Musical Influences and Playing Style
Mendonsa is known for his instantly recognizable, distinctive guitar sound and playing, incorporating immaculate phrasing and abandoning traditional, flashy "guitar hero" techniques, in favour of composing memorable melodies and playing with feel.[5][6]
Discography
Solo albums
- Nights in Shining Karma (2007)
- The New Album (2009)
- The Universe has a Strange Sense of Humour (March 2015)
With Zero
| Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Zero | Albummed |
| 2002 | Zero | Hook |
| 2005 | Zero | Procrastination |
Notes and references
- ^ In The Studio: Blackstratblues, 10 July 2012
- ^ Harmony Central Acapella Forum, 20 April 2007
- ^ Petrucci Forum, 21 April 2007
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Harmony Central Acapella Forum, 20 April 2007
{{citation}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ Gigpad, 30 August 2004, archived from the original on 12 October 2007
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Harmony Central Acapella Forum, 20 April 2007
Further reading
- Interview, Mumbai Mirror, 2007-06-01
- Interview, Gigpad, 2004-08-30
- Nights In Shining Karma Review, Split Magazine, 2007-05-07
- Nights In Shining Karma Review, Riff Cafe, 2007-05-17
- Interview, Hypnos Reviews, 2003
- Procrastination Review, Split Magazine, 2007-12-04
- The New Album Review, JAM Magazine, 2009
- The New Album Review, Meteorikonline, 2009
- Chordvine Interview, Chordvine, 2010
- Split Magazine Interview, Split Magazine, 2009
External links